Wrangler L6-4.0L VIN S (2000)
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Hood Hinge: Service and Repair
HINGE
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wiper arms.
2. Remove the cowl panel and screen.
3. Remove the bolts attaching the hinge to the cowl.
4. Using a wax pencil, mark the position of the hinge on the hood for installation alignment reference.
Fig. 1
5. Remove the screws attaching the hinge to the hood (Fig. 1).
6. Separate the hinge from the hood.
INSTALLATION
1. Prepare and paint the replacement hinge to match the body paint color.
2. Align the hinge with the installation reference marks on the hood
3. Install the screws attaching the hinge to the hood and cowl and tighten the to 24 Nm (18 ft.lbs.).
4. Install the bolts attaching the hinge to the cowl.
5. Install the cowl panel and screen.
6. Install the wiper arms.